by lauren cosenza
DIVA DISH: Homemade Beauty With Annie Strole (Recipe 2 of 3: Vanilla Mint Body Scrub)
For those that missed it, last week I debuted a collaboration with makeup artist, beauty lover and author of Homemade Beauty, Annie Strole! Annie's book is filled with 150 all-natural, DIY beauty recipes that are super simple and also tons of fun to whip up at...
DIVA DISH: Homemade Beauty With Annie Strole (Recipe 1 of 3: Oatmeal Chocolate Exfoliating Face Treatment)
I am SO excited to launch this 3-part Homemade Beauty Series inspired by the book Homemade Beauty by makeup artist and beauty lover, Annie Strole! Annie's recipes are all-natural and DIY, and she recently came by to take us through the easy breezy process of crafting...
DIVA DISH: Take it off. Take it all off.
As a makeup artist, I spend a lot of time putting it on, putting it all on. Whether it's a super natural look or ultra-glam, there are layers upon layers upon even the sheerest of layers. Even skincare and skin prep count. And when the shoot, the event, the day, the...
DIVA DISH: Lay me down in a bath of roses
Stress. It happens to the best of us. Whether it be family, or relationships, or career, or financial -- or unfortunately, a plethora of other causes -- it rears its ugly head and sits with all its weight on your shoulders. It loves coming with its friends, fear and...
VIDEO: Escape Juno with CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE SPRING/SUMMER 2015
As the Juno snow melts and inevitably mixes with New York City filth, mentally escape the slush and salted city streets with some Chanel. Specifically, the Chanel Haute Couture Spring Summer 2015 show. Described as "an animated Garden of Eden... inspired by nature,"...
Diva Does… 90s Vamp
Posted this photo on instagram and facebook recently with the following caption: there are many things i can do without. two things that are essential to me: #experimentation and #honesty. so when i recently felt the urge to channel my inner#90s girl, i went full...
DIVA DOES… Pink Friday. Intern Style.
By now, you've all seen Intern Trish on the site and read about her beauty faves and followed along as she's created dramatic and natural makeup looks for us. Trish contributes remotely to DIVAlicious from college, so when she was in NY for winter break best...
DIVA DISH: Braidies Braid Bands
New year, new braid! I am LOVING these MIA beauty faux-hair braided stretchy headbands. Different style braidies (all under $10) come in a variety of shades ranging from blonde to black. Can you say SUPER CUTE? I tested the Fishtail Braidie and the Thick...
DIVA DISH: The Big Chill Gelish Ombre Gel Mani
Up in smoke! That was the #inspo for my 2014 holiday gel mani ft. The Big Chill (base) and Snowflakes and Skyscrapers (tips) from the Gelish MINI winter collection. When the line arrived at the DIVAlicious offices, intern Kelsey and I quickly divided up the six...
DIVA Does… A Few of My Favorite (Beauty) Things… for Blogger Babes and You
Invite: Jaclynn Brennan I recently co-hosted a Blogger Babes Holiday Event at jewelry designer Freida Rothman's Nolita NYC flagship with Freida Rothman Brand Director Jaclyn Brennan, my girls from SheWinks lash studio and my beloved Derm Duo....
DIVA DISH: Smooth & Shine Holiday Prep
From top to bottom, here are 3 new beauty products to help you prep for all your superfabulous holiday engagements. Or steamy nights in. Tis' the season, after all.... photo: kelsey leiter Redken Diamond Oil High Shine Shampoo, Conditioner and Airy Mist WHAT IS IT: A...
DIVA DISH: Fashionism will pay you to shop
Fashionism has launched and IT WILL PAY YOU TO SHOP. In cash. The online stores and boutiques you already shop. As in, hold the phone. Can this actually be true? If you're a skeptic like me, or someone who just does not want another site or password to remember...
DIVA DISH: MicroNeedling (Why I Roll Over My Face with 540 1mm Needles)
I am not a masochist. And yet not long ago I excitedly clicked to add the Derma Roller by Diva d'or into my Amazon shopping cart. Like many of my friends, you may wonder why. You may look at me with slight concern. You may grimace upon seeing the device....
DIVA DOES… Bohemian Glam
DISCLAIMER. This is a sparkly eye look. But think, like, carefree hippie in a beautiful field tossing glitter in the air and watching it catch the light. That kind of shimmer. Nothing adolescent or amateur about it. More playful and romantic. And perfect for holiday....
DIVA DOES… Fun Fearless Life with Cosmopolitan
I was recently interviewed by Cosmopolitan for their new Fun Fearless Life platform. Having absolutely no control over how my words would be used or how my photos would be taken, you could say the experience was, quite fittingly, a bit of a study in fearlessness for...
DIVA DOES: Color Smoky Eyes (aka Intern ColorBomb)
There's a new intern in town, and what better way to welcome Kelsey Leiter to the DIVAlicious fam than to color-bomb her?! Because neutrality can be so boring. And while Kelsey loves beauty & fashion, I'm not sure a ombre green smoky eye is her everyday...
DIVA DOES… 60s Sexpot
I have been obsessing lately with lower lashes. OBSESSING. In addition to layering on the mascara (coats on coats on coats of it), you have 2 options: applying false lashes made for the bottom lashline (their bend is in the opposite direction of top lashes) -- OR --...
DIVA DISH: Nugg Time
These individual pod-sized face-masks (think a jelly packet at a diner) are totally my jam (pun intended). For just $2.99 (WHAAAAT?) each Nügg contains enough for 2-3 very generous applications and, from soothing to cleansing to hydrating and more, they each have a...
DIVA Does… The NYFW Interview with James Vincent for Mehron
Photo: Margi Tobey of Mehron In the midst of NYFW madness I was able to meet and interview James Vincent for Mehron, half-completed face-chart in his hand, as he prepped for the ELLE x Kohl's SS15 Runway Collection show. We discussed the look for the show -- a natural...
DIVA DISH: 3 Everyday Essentials for my NYFW Survival Kit
NYFW. It's a beast. You dress to kill, you run around like crazy, you watch, you work, you network, you wait, you mingle, you hardly eat, you don't sleep... and yet there's still pressure to appear flawless til the bitter end - which is Thursday and...
DIVA DISH: Who Braided Best (Mel vs Marlena)
So braids... ...they are officially EVERYWHERE with no signs of going ANYWHERE ANYTIME soon. The longevity is kind of shocking -- and in keeping with nail art and ombré hair, they're no longer a trend but instead just another way to change things up. So we tried...
DIVA DISH: Bathtime Buddies
It's been wayyyy too long since my last tropical paradise getaway and I've haven't been able to carve out time for a luxurious day at the spa since god-knows-when, but I do always find a few minutes a week to make the most of bathtime. Enter my current Bathtime...
DIVA DOES… Cosmopolitan x CoverGirl NYC Ambush Makeovers (VIDEO)
QUESTION: Would you let me stop you on the street and give you a new makeup look?!? Well, these four girls did in my latest Cosmopolitan x COVERGIRL ambush makeover video series!! They all loved their final looks, created to complement their personal style....
DIVA DIY: Nail Polish Shoe Trick (A PhotoEssay)
XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted beauty/fashion expert, an on-camera personality and spokesperson, a leading NYC-based professional makeup artist, a published contributor and writer, a brand...
DIVA DISH: The Mighty Purse. It’s So Clutch.
This adorable little clutch charges your phone. Repeat: Charges. Your. Phone. #MIGHTYPURSE indeed. What a genius concept and (drumroll........) it really works!! No more bulky Mophie or metal cylinders for this diva. Well, at least when I'm wearing an outfit that goes...
DIVA DISH: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
At a recent Fragrancenet.com event, we were gifted these purple bullet-shaped items and told that, at under $10 a pop, they were the number 1 gift purchased on-site for the holidays. Ummmmm........ Despite their... perhaps familiar... packaging, they are...
DIVA DISH: #NATIONALLIPSTICKDAY
Yesterday was National Lipstick Day and on my instagram I posted my current obsessions. From Lancome to NYX to MAKE to Avon to Maybelline to Revlon to MAC to Shiseido to Pink Holiday to Victoria's Secret to BeautiControl to Rouge Bunny Rouge to Make Up For Ever,...
DIVA DISH: Makeup Prep Steps
Before you lay down that colored cat-eye or sultry smoky eye... before you strategically conceal your I've-been-up-all-night-and-it-shows undereye area... before you rock that orange or purple lip trend...... before any and all of it, heed this advice, divas: PREP...
DIVA DISH: EnvyDerm Lipgloss in Je T’aime
When Envy Derm's Plumping Lip Gloss in Je T'aime arrived in the mail for me to test, I was initially more impressed with what it didn't have than what it did. To start, the product is vegan and cruelty-free. It is free of parabens and sulfates if...
DIVA DISH: Hellooo Lash App
If you've ever struggled to put fake lashes on yourself (aka if you're alive and have ever tried), struggle no more. Because [drumroll....] THIS. THING. IS. GENIUS. I'd like to personally introduce you to LASH APP by Urban Beauty United (UBU). UBU is essentially...
DIVA DOES… The Color Eyeliner Trend, Two Ways
We are LOVING a pop of pastel-meets-punk color on the lashline this season and did a fun two-way on Miss Kate, who usually wears a more neutral palette with an occasional hit of color on the lip. LOOK 1: Stacked I ran cult-fave Lancome Artliner in Noir along the...
DIVA DISH: Beauty Blender On The Go
If you've ever properly used the Beauty Blender you are a Beauty Blender lover, plain and simple. The iconic hot pink, latex-free, elliptical-shaped sponge provides a flawless finish and can be used damp to apply makeup like foundation, concealer, bronzer,...
DIVA DISH: Bronze for the Win
In the summer, most girls go for the gold. And I'm one of them. But let's not forget getting bronze is still #winning. All new from Physician's Formula, I created this fresh look with Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting BB Cream SPF 20 ($14.95), Bronze...
DIVA DOES… A Lancôme Video for Dazzling & Glamourous Brides
If you are a glamorous bride or just a super glamorous woman looking for a new beauty look, here it is!! Debuting their new bridal collection in this video shot by Gabrielle Revere, I take you step by step with the new Lancôme products to create...
DIVA DOES… A Lancôme Video for Modern & Trendy Brides
If you are a modern & trendy bride or just a modern & trendy girl-about-town, here's a beauty look for you! Debuting their new bridal collection in this video shot by Gabrielle Revere, I take you step by step with these new Lancôme...
DIVA DOES… A Lancôme Video for Classic & Charming Brides
If you are a classic & charming bride or just a classic & charming lady looking for a new beauty look, here it is!! Debuting their new bridal collection in this video shot by Gabrielle Revere, I take you step by step with the new Lancôme...
DIVA DOES… A Hair Housecall
You may wonder what happens when celeb (and hottie) hairstylist Dominick Pucciarello (current clients include Chrissy Teigen and Adriana Lima) makes a friendly weekend trip over to your new apartment in BK. Well my divas.... WONDER. NO. MORE. He brings the...
DIVA DISH: Yu-Be Foaming Skin Polish
I got three words for this incredible exfoliator: You Be Glowing. I just LOVE this guy and have warmly welcomed him into my bathroom where cabinet, counter and bathtub space is limited. (Or rather, pretty much spoken for.) The brand itself is one I had seen...
DIVA DISH: Aquaffinity Skincare
Bloggers often get emails from friends of friends hoping they will test their new beauty line (or clothing and accessories collection -- or custom spa treatment -- or what have you). Over the years, some things have come my way that I've loved and some things that......
DIVA DISH: Look at the Bayyy-Beeee
I honestly CANNOT get enough of these Vaseline Lip Therapy minis (0.25 oz each). How PERFECT to toss in your carry-on bag and your gym bag and your beach bag and really every bag you own. As Paul Christopher would say, #toocutetoboot!!! Not to mention,...
DIVA DOES… The Kattia Solano of Butterfly Studio Salon Interview
A lot, and I mean A LOT, of my industry friends get their hair done at Butterfly Studio Salon. I'm talking media and publishing friends, beauty and fashion friends, ad agency friends... I would actually be hard pressed to find someone in the business who hasn't been....
SPONSORED DIVA DISH: Burt’s Bees Summer Buzz
My friends over at SELF, the magazine known for Healthy Beauty, just passed along this new lippie from Burt’s Bees for us to test. Oooh la la!! The DIVAlicious team is no stranger to the brand, and we all have big love whether it’s for the beloved clear...
GIVEAWAY! You Name It June Giveaway
JUNE GIVEAWAY!!! Win this killer collection of summer goodies including NUANCE by Salma Hayek Blue Agave Shampoo and Conditioner L'ORÉAL Boost It Blow Out Heatspray DERMADOCTOR Shrinking Beauty Body Beautiful Lotion ALMAY Oil Free Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads...
DIVA DOES… Nude Ombre Lips
Saw this adorable and seemingly simple lip trick while doing a google image search for something totally unrelated. Funny how that world wide web works! It's from Divine Caroline and shows how to create fuller lips with a center ombre technique. Well... why not...
DIVA DOES… Almu Lingerie Inspired Makeup
Inspired by the olive green and warm peach in the lingerie of Almudena Alcaide, I invited the designer over for a makeup look to compliment this particular color palette and the overall mood of her line Almu Lingerie. And what better or more appropriate cosmetics...
DIVA DOES… The Deconstructed Braid
We keep doing these kickass braids for our weekly Cosmo beauty tutorial series (seriously ooh and aaah worthy). And even though I work in the beauty industry and am well aware of the trends, I honestly don't think I've done one on myself since grade school....
DIVA DOES… Pantene Head to Head Hair Tutorials
Want to rock a summer updo or a poolside ponytail? Of course you do!! In this video series I shot with SELF for Pantene, I first show how to achieve a super high pony (think Madonna Blonde Ambition tour) while Melissa from TeenVOGUE teaches how to...
DIVA DISH: What Boys Like
Of all the makeup I test and fall in love with (usually bold colors or metallic finishes), of course it would be a simple skincare / suncare fluid that my boyfriend oohs and aahhs over. Every single time I put on Elizabeth Arden Prevage Triple Defense Shield...
DIVA DOES… Charlotte Tilbury’s Naturally Glamorous Mom Makeup Tutorial
Whether you are 16 or 65, this is a universal glamour girl look that's perfect for summer. Click on the video below to watch renown artist Charlotte Tilbury demo the makeup on her own mother, which of course I LOVE. You may recall I've given my mom, Rosy, a beauty...
DIVA DOES… Almu Lingerie
I recently attended a Surface Magazine dinner party at Omar's La Ranita celebrating Spanish Style. Having lived in (and fallen madly in love with) Spain for 8 months post-college, it is something I could toast any and every day. The love of color and texture, the...
DIVA DISH: Sephora Eyebrow Stencil Kit
Bold brows are in and looks like they’re staying a while. So if you’re not Cara Delevingne blessed, and you also can’t freehand a brow with pencil or powder for the life of you, well then -- Sephora stencils to the rescue... The Sephora Collection Fall In Line...
DIVA DOES… Lancôme Loves
In creating the Lancôme beauty looks for the BRIDES 2014 campaign, I got to play with a lot of color cosmetics, both new and best-selling. Of course, as always, I had to play favorites. So without further adieu, here are the three hero products that stole my heart......
DIVA DOES… LC for Lancôme Bridal Beauty
The June/July issue of Brides magazine has hit newsstands and in it, my three Lancôme beauty looks for Spring brides!! You may recall back in January I created a custom look for the Classic & Charming bride, the Modern & Trendy bride and the Dazzling...
DIVA DOES… The Faux Bob
It's a red carpet regular and of course we had to see if the faux lob is really as easy as they say. And by they, I mean celebrity hairstylists. Which we are not. So without further adieu, here's how to create the fun long-to-short hair transformation with just some...
DIVA DISH: The Perfect Makeup for Springtime Florals
So you're coveting a closet full of crisp florals this spring. I get it. The seasonal print is back and better than ever. But what you may not have considered is the best makeup to pair with the pretty print. While we all love our golden goddess and bronze...
DIVA DOES… DIVAfaves
DIVAfaves has launched and I am sooo excited to finally share this page with you! I am always asked what I use on myself and also what's in my pro kit, so brand spankin' new to the site is a continually updated list of my current and all-time BEAUTY FAVES....
DIVA DOES… 90s Brown Lipstick
Back in my formative years, I religiously read Sassy magazine and wore cult-fave reddish-brown Toast of New York lipstick by Revlon. Of course I prided myself on discovering both before anyone I knew did. That was sort of a big deal back then. #FIRST Fast forward more...
DIVA DOES… highlights…underlights…peekaboo-lights??
Announcement!!! I got highlights... although they're more like underlights... or maybe peekaboo lights. They are some sort of lights. And these air-dry pics don't even do them justice. But I love them. The backstory: I wanted a change for summer. I did not want...
DIVA DOES… The White Eyeliner Runway Trend
We saw this trend on many a Spring 2014 runway - including Altuzarra, Tibi and Ralph Lauren - and reported on by many a glossy - including Glamour and Allure - and decided to give the easy, fresh look a go. Would the white eyeliner trend become our go-to...
DIVA DISH: April Showers Survival Guide
They say you can wait for the storm to pass or learn to dance in the rain. I say more options please. Like a kickass umbrella, for starters. Because rainy day survival is really about two things. The first is preparation: You have to have the umbrella on hand. The...
DIVA DISH: Grinding
When instructed to get naked, get dirty, get rough and get clean, we happily oblige. In fact, we make a daydate out of it. And that's how Frank entered our relationship and our bathtub. Frank is a cruelty-free, vegan body scrub made out of fresh coffee grinds, almond...
DIVA DISH: Ten Minute Trim
Photo: Post-wash, Pre-cut at Y Gallery Salon In honor of Soho stylists Yoni Kreger and Yaniv Levy of Y Gallery Salon celebrating their 10 year anniversary as business partners, I got a 10 minute trim by Yaniv himself. I popped by their salon on 180 Lafayette...
DAILY DIVA: Plain Jane
Toted these Jane goodies all the way down to Florida for a beach playdate and I ended up snapping a plethora of pretty packaging pics but never testing any actual product. When I returned to NY (our new BK digs to be exact), I pulled them out for some long...
DIVA DISH: Lux Life
Is it possible for a DIY at-home mani to last a full week? Hell if I know. I'm too busy bouncing off the walls that mine lasted ALL WEEKEND. As a makeup artist, I'm constantly digging through my pro kit, opening boxes of new product and unwrapping impossibly difficult...
DAILY DIVA: NYX Mom Makeover
While down in Florida last month, I couldn't help but give my mom the DIVA treatment. Using just this NYX Love in Florence palette in Ciao Bella ($8) and NYX Butter Gloss in Crême Brulee ($5), along with her own foundation, she was made over in...
DIVA DISH: Ling Love
So many people I know in the beauty/fashion world here in New York LOVE Ling Spa, so when they reached out about testing their Ginseng Collagen Infusion Mask ($18/mask) and Spotlight Papaya Resurface Peel ($65) my curiosity was peeked. I test so...
DIVA DOES… Jill Stuart Spring 2014
Introducing new column DIVA DOES, where we will be pulling looks from runways, magazine covers, editorial spreads, ad campaigns, red carpets and beyond and -- of course -- reinterpreting them the DIVAlicious way. In this first installment, I recreate a runway beauty...
DIVA DISH: Kiss Me, I’m Wearing Press-Ons
Nothing says class like a set of press-on nails. So what if my boyfriend is HORRIFIED by them. Particularly the leopard print. In a pinch, they do the job. And sometime's a pinch is all you got. The Kiss ImPress nails (shown above) come in countless shades,...
DIVA DISH: Lorac Pro To Go
Recently went down to Florida for an escape from this brutal NYC winter. The beauty product I relied on pretty much EXCLUSIVELY for the week? This beyond amazing eye and cheek palette from LORAC, aptly named Pro To Go. It folds up compactly for travel and has the...
DIVA DOES… LC for Lancôme
BRIDES April/May 2014 Issue, Photo by Gabrielle Revere My very first tube of lipgloss was a sheer pink from Lancôme that I got at A&S on Long Island in the 80s after much persistence. I wanted a fiery fuchsia but since I was - you know - in elementary...
DIVA DOES… Chanel Fall/Winter 2014/15
Taking the concept of "showing outside the tents" to another level, I present to you Chanel Fall/Winter 2014. Thank you, Chanel. THIS is how you do a fashion show. Kill the monotony. Cue the theatrics. XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief...
DIVA DISH: Look Like Lupita
So this makeup look on Lupita Nyong'o from last night's Academy Awards was #FLAWLESS. The lip and the cheek.... I can't even!! So sooo gorgeous. Created by Kate Lee for Chanel and inspired by old Hollywood, here is the official rundown of what was used......
DIVA DISH: Swipe Deodarant Sheets
I do a ton of swiping in my life but it's usually with my Amex. And while those swipes keep me fab, these Swipes keep me fresh. I was sent product to review a few weeks ago while in the midst of a major move to Williamsburg. No surprise, when all my...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY EXCLUSIVE! Nathan Johnson for Leanne Marshall Fall 2014
I know I LOVE a makeup look at fashion week when there's no way I'll wait til the next season to recreate it. This killer cat-eye from Leanne Marshall Fall 2014 was one I'm already envisioning the right outfit and event to debut. Good thing I got the backstage beauty...
NYFW: Naeem Khan Backstage Beauty
Check out my backstage beauty coverage of Naeem Khan Fall Winter 2014 HERE, including tips and tricks from James Boehmer for NARS and Sally Hershberger herself. XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted...
NYFW: Noon by Noor FW14
Check out DIVAlicious Intern GaYoung's coverage of the Noon by Noor Fall Winter 2014 collection HERE, including **of course** the showstopping hair and makeup! XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted...
NYFW: Alon Livné Fall/Winter 2014
Check out my coverage of the Alon Livné Fall Winter 2014 collection, live now HERE on Ageist Beauty. XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted beauty/fashion expert, an on-camera personality and spokesperson,...
NYFW: Layana Aguilar Fall/Winter BLOOM 2014 Collection
This season, many designers stepped away from the Lincoln Center tents and into other parts of New York City to present their Fall/Winter collections (perhaps a new NYFW trend in the making). Layana Aguilar was one of those designers. "Even though I'm Brazilian, I'm...
NYFW: Ivan Aguilar Fall/Winter 2014 Collection
Check out DIVAlicious Contributor Jessica Angeles' coverage of the hair, makeup and, of course, fashion from Ivan Aguilar's Fall/Winter 2014 collection HERE. XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted...
NYFW: Charlotte Ronson Fall/Winter 2014
Check out DIVAlicious Contributor Michelle Weiss' coverage of Charlotte Ronson's eclectic Fall/Winter 2014 collection HERE. XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted beauty/fashion expert, an on-camera...
NYFW: Helmut Lang AW14 Beauty
I break down the minimalist-meets-punk beauty look from the Helmut Lang AW2014 show HERE. #rocknroll XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted beauty/fashion expert, an on-camera personality and spokesperson,...
NYFW: Wildfox AW14
Check out DIVAlicious Contributor Michelle Weiss' coverage of the whimsical Wildfox Fall 2014 collection HERE. #ineedadrink XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted beauty/fashion expert, an on-camera...
DIVA DISH: Too Faced Lip Injection Lip Plumper
This may go down as the shortest beauty review ever... WHAT: Too Faced Lip Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss MY REVIEW: Yes it stings. Yes it works. I was noticeably poutier pretty much instantly. MY RECOMMENDATION: Buy it if you want a plumper pout...
DIVA DISH: 5 Fast Fixes for Kissable Lips
Valentine's Day is around the corner and whether you plan to have a intimate evening with someone special -- or not plan to smooch a random after several cocktails at a dark bar -- it's that time of year when kissable lips are desirable yet not easily attainable....
DIVA DOES… Photoshopping Beauty
If you haven't seen enough on the 'photoshopping beauty' controversy, add this to your playlist. It's a beautiful and compelling music video by Hungarian artist Boggie. And it's thought-provoking even before you have a clue what she's singing. (For the curious like...
DIVA DIY: Rit It
This is one of those DIY instances where the solution is tailor-made. In that, my tailor Rosio came up with it... (She rocks.) The problem: somehow my beloved Leifsdottir blouse got damaged and although I'm fairly confident no bleach was involved in the incident,...
DIVA DISH: Squeeming!
WHAT IS IT? Squeem is a compression waist cincher made of cotton on the inside and rubber on the outside that closes via hook + eye. I'd personally call it a glorified girdle that works (temporarily, short-term and long-term) to reshape the midsection. The label...
DAILY DIVA: High Simmer
If a make-him-melt, made-for-midnight makeup look is smokin', let's call this dangerously-demure yet doable-for-daytime look simmering. Warning: Just a few added steps may bring it to a boil. The best part - I created it using all of Intern Jess' favorite new...
DAILY DIVA: Purple Peepers
We're taking a momentary break from red-lip-everything and instead, playing with pops of purple. For this look on intern GaYoung, we used both matte violet and shimmery amethyst. Here's the product roundup... Loving how the Matte Finish Eyeshadow in Purple...
DAILY DIVA: Black Magic
Nothing says holiday glamour like glitter, and nothing says dangerously feminine like peekaboo black glitter. So of course I had to get my hands on the MAC Nocturnals Pigments and Glitter 2013 Holiday Collection in Black and Gold. Once the set of 5 minis...
SPONSORED: Mary Kay Makeover, Oooh La La
I was recently selected as a Condé Nast Influencer to test out a holiday look compliments of Mary Kay and as any product junkie would, I oohed and aahed over the incredible assortment I was shipped. A box brimming with beauty, all perfectly packaged and...
DIVA DISH: Silver Linings
Was testing out some fun silver polishes to get in the holiday spirit and lo-and-behold....VIOLA!!....a metallic textured ombré situation emerged on my very hand. I looked at it. Smiled to myself because I love a happy beauty accident. And applied it exactly the same...
DIVA DISH: My 10 Best Budget Beauty Stocking Stuffer Ideas (Under $10)
Just because it's budget doesn't mean it's not badass. And with that, I give you my 10 Best Budget Beauty Stocking Stuffer Suggestions... All products I use personally and professionally. All under $10. 1. Wet N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner WHY?...
DIVA DISH: Kryolan Makeup Blend (Sheer Delight!)
Unless of course you want it to, holiday beauty does not have to mean transforming into a Radio City Rockette with complete stage makeup. And in fact, if you prefer a more natural look versus a heavy-handed application, you can still look amazing in photos. The key is...
DIVA DOES… Nail Pop
What happens when you cross NAIL POP x DIVAlicious Blog x ELECTRIC PICKS?? This......... A diva assumes her throne. Pinky the pupcake holds court. Badass rock n' roll for your wrist (and neck) emerges. Studs are spotted. And glitters and...
DIVA DOES… The Brush Off
When it comes to makeup brushes, I definitely play favorites. Only the best for the job make it into my pro kit. Here are a few of my go-tos and what i use them for: 1. This MAC #130 Short Duo Fibre Brush is amazing for foundation, liquid highlighter, cream...
DIVA DIY: Create a Custom Lipstain
Make any lipstick into a lipstain with these easy breezy tips. I guide Intern GaYoung through the 6 simple steps while photographing her. STEP 1: Get out your lipbrush and some Aquaphor, then pick any shade of lipstick in any finish. STEP 2: Load the...
DIVA DIY: Create a Custom Lipgloss
The search for a signature lip shade that best compliments your complexion or the perfect lip hue for a specific outfit can be time-consuming and fruitless. Translation: Frustrating and no fun. Rather than give up or devote unnecessary time to the task, why not whip...
DIVA DISH: Let The Good Times Roll
When I say I am LOVING this dee-lish and super-gentle exfoliating facial cleanser by LUSH, the emphasis is on LOVE. Originally a limited-edition holiday item, the (much-deserved) cult popularity of this product made it a permanent addition to LUSH's cleanser...